Hylan Boats in the Press

Old-fashioned artistry defines a small shop in Brooklin, MaineSoundings, June 2017Laurie Schreiber‘s cover article describes the history and philosophy of the Hylan shop, including photos and information on significant projects from over the years. The cover photo is of BAGATELLE.

AIDA: N. G. Herreshoff’s finest shallow-draft yawlClick to order book from publisher“Here is the story of N.G. Herreshoff’s finest shallow-draft yawl told by long-time Calendar of Wooden Boats® contributor Maynard Bray. Aida chronicles the history of the Bray family’s boat and the skilled, authentic restoration undertaken by Hylan & Brown – Boatbuilders …” — quote from publisher’s web site about AIDA.

Boring Bars and Deadwood
by Ellery BrownWoodenBoat: 220:22This article, by Hylan’s own Ellery Brown, describes the deadwood and techniques used in boring the shaft hole for MOLLY B. A 1927 cat-yawl, MOLLY B. is in the shop for a complete restoration.

Cover photo of NELLIE Classic BoatThe beautiful 1903 Herreshoff gaff cutter NELLIE appears on the cover of the May 2011 issue of Classic Boat. The accompanying article describes the complete restoration of this 1903 classic by a “dream team of specialized craftsmen”. Our involvement included preliminary repair and restoration work, 2004-2008.

A Lifetime in Boats
October 2008, Soundings MagazineThis Soundings article discusses a number of boats built and restored by Hylan & Brown – Boatbuilders , including two boats called RED HEAD, GRAYLING, and COQUINA.